Very Good
#239 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Mount Madonna School
School · Watsonville, CA
A private school in Watsonville, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
491 SUMMIT RD, Watsonville, CA 95076
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Mount Madonna School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watsonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Madonna School is listed in Watsonville, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Madonna School
Mount Madonna School is a private school in Watsonville, CA, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Madonna School
What grades does Mount Madonna School serve?
Mount Madonna School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Madonna School?
Mount Madonna School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Madonna School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Madonna School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Madonna School rank in CA?
Mount Madonna School ranks #239 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mount Madonna School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Madonna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Madonna School a private school?
Yes, Mount Madonna School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount Madonna School a religious school?
No, Mount Madonna School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (408) 846-4041
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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